3 Things People Commonly Get Wrong About the Printing Industry: What Do You Need to Know?

3 Things People Commonly Get Wrong About the Printing Industry: What Do You Need to Know?

Here are some of the most frequently misunderstood elements of the printing industry that we can unravel for you. What is the truth?

As with many industries, the printing industry is mysterious to outsiders. Tangible documents remain the centerpiece of the printing process, even as digital documents and cloud storage surpass file cabinets and binders full of important papers. Here are some of the most frequently misunderstood elements of the printing industry that we can unravel for you. What is the truth? Well, the truth is out there. We invite you to find out more

#1: Printing Pages Out Will Harm the Environment 

Protecting the environment has become even more important than ever before. Saving paper and conserving resources that come from trees is also vitally important. That’s part of the reason why the widespread belief that printing pages out harms the environment in some form or fashion. It turns out that this isn’t exactly true; paper recycling makes a real difference. Paper can be recycled up to seven times, which is amazing. Ink also tends to be the actual problem, and not the paper itself. The printing industry is always taking strides to improve its technological footprint and reducing its environmental impact. Thus, the rise of vegetable-derived inks could prove to be the way of the future.  

#2: Paper Is Now Outdated and Obsolete 

Paper has existed, in some manner, for literally thousands of years. It’s hands down one of the most ingenious inventions ever created by human civilization. Physical copies of binding contracts and financial statements are precious, and often, they aren’t valid unless they have been printed out. That said, using the printer on a sporadic basis can minimize the effects of waste, both in terms of saving money and avoiding clutter that can make it frustrating and time-consuming to find what you actually want or need. 

#3: It Costs Too Much Money to be Worth It 

While larger companies tend to have plenty of liquid capital, for smaller businesses, financial assets are harder to come by; money talks, and how much money you have access to can speak volumes. Using remanufactured ink cartridges is a secret of the printing industry that you might not be aware of – plus they are relatively inexpensive and will help you achieve your goal of switching to greener printing solutions and becoming more eco-friendly.  

Let Time Printers Help With Your Design

Whether you know already how your marketing materials should look or you want further advice, Time Printers is here to help. We service all of Baltimore, Hunt Valley, and Towson. Our team of professionals can tackle all of your questions. Give us a call at 410-566-3005 and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn for tips and to see what we have been working on and what we can do for you.

 

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